Alderman Jeffrey Keus steps down: what it means for local governance and key projects
Alderman Jeffrey Keus has unexpectedly resigned from his position, leaving a gap in leadership for critical portfolios like youth, education, and mobility. Residents may see temporary delays in ongoing projects as responsibilities are redistributed among remaining officials.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Jeffrey Keus |
| Position | Alderman |
| Portfolios | Youth & education, accessibility & mobility, innovation, recreation |
| Additional Role | Administrator for Rotterdam The Hague Metropolitan Area (MRDH) |
| Resignation Date | March 20, 2026 |
| Municipal Executive Board | Martijn Vroom, Astrid van Eekelen, Bianca Bremer, Marcel Belt, Philip van Veller |
The municipal executive board, consisting of the mayor and aldermen, is responsible for the daily administration of the municipality. They implement policies, manage portfolios, and ensure the smooth functioning of local governance, directly impacting residents' quality of life and access to services.
Happy with Openrijk?
We cover server costs and development ourselves. A donation is greatly appreciated.
Read the full translated article below
Departure of Alderman Jeffrey Keus
Our colleague Jeffrey Keus has informed the municipal council that he is immediately stepping down from his position as alderman. We deeply regret this decision. Over the past four years, we have enjoyed excellent collaboration and made significant progress for the future of our municipality.
During the past four years, he has been intensively involved in complex dossiers. He served as alderman for youth and education, accessibility and mobility, innovation, and recreation. He was a dedicated administrator who passionately committed himself to the municipality. Additionally, he was also active as an administrator for the Rotterdam The Hague Metropolitan Area (MRDH) on behalf of our municipality, advocating for better and more affordable public transport.
As the municipal executive board, we respect his decision and thank him for his dedication, contributions, and the pleasant collaboration during the past council term.
The portfolios of Alderman Keus will be redistributed and taken over within the executive board.
The municipal executive board of mayor and aldermen,
Martijn Vroom, Astrid van Eekelen, Bianca Bremer, Marcel Belt, and Philip van Veller
Press inquiries can be sent to